Quebec changed what flavours you can buy — but the rules change the moment you cross into Ontario. Here's where flavoured vaping products are legal near the Quebec border, and where to find the full range. Current as of June 2026.
In short:
- Since October 31, 2023, Quebec allows the sale of tobacco-flavoured vapes only — fruit, dessert, mint and menthol are no longer sold in the province.
- In Ontario, the full flavoured range stays legal for adults 19+ — sold through specialty vape shops like ours.
- Our Hawkesbury store sits right on the Ontario–Quebec border; our Ottawa store is across the river from Gatineau — an easy drive for adults in the Outaouais and Lower Laurentians.
- As a specialty vape retailer we carry the full lineup from every major Canadian brand — disposables, e-liquid, pods and hardware.
What changed for flavours in Quebec?
Since October 31, 2023, Quebec permits the sale of vaping products in tobacco flavour only, under the province's Tobacco Control Act. Fruit, dessert, mint and menthol profiles are no longer sold by retailers in Quebec. The restriction applies to what can be sold inside the province, under the framework administered through the Gouvernement du Québec's Tobacco Control Act.
Flavoured vapes are legal in Ontario
Ontario hasn't restricted flavours — but it does control where they're sold. The full non-tobacco range (fruit, dessert, mint, menthol and more) is legal for adults 19 and older, and in Ontario it can only be sold in specialty vape shops like ours — not convenience stores or gas stations. Two federal rules apply everywhere in Canada: nicotine is capped at 20 mg/mL, and all products must meet Health Canada's child-resistant and labelling requirements.
Our stores are right by the border
Both Supa Vapes stores are in Ontario. Our Hawkesbury location sits directly on the Ontario–Quebec border, and our Ottawa store is across the river from Gatineau — so for adults in the Outaouais, Argenteuil and the Lower Laurentians, an Ontario-side shop is often a short drive.
What you'll find in store
Selling the full flavour range in Ontario takes a specialty vape retailer — it's the kind of store the province allows to carry the complete non-tobacco lineup — so not every shop can stock what we do. At our Ontario counters, adults 19+ can shop the full selection from every major Canadian brand: disposable vapes, e-liquid, pods and hardware — the flavours and devices you won't find on a convenience-store shelf. All applicable excise tax is already included in the shelf price, and many disposables qualify for our mix & match deal.
Frequently asked questions
Are flavoured vapes legal in Ontario?
Yes — for adults 19 and older, sold through specialty vape shops like ours. Ontario keeps the full non-tobacco range (fruit, dessert, mint, menthol and more) out of convenience stores and gas stations, but specialty retailers may carry it. The federal 20 mg/mL nicotine cap applies.
Why can't I find flavoured vapes in Quebec anymore?
Since October 31, 2023, Quebec permits the sale of tobacco-flavoured vaping products only, under its Tobacco Control Act. Other flavours are no longer sold by retailers in the province. The rule is about what can be sold inside Quebec.
What is the legal vaping age in Quebec vs Ontario?
Quebec's legal age is 18; Ontario's is 19. Valid government photo ID is required to buy in either province. Both Supa Vapes stores are in Ontario, so the 19+ rule applies in store.
How close are your stores to the Quebec border?
Our Hawkesbury store sits directly on the Ontario–Quebec border, and our Ottawa store is across the river from Gatineau — a short drive for adults in the Outaouais and the Lower Laurentians.
Where to Buy
Shop flavoured disposables, e-liquid, pods and hardware at Supa Vapes, or visit us in store:
- Supa Vapes Ottawa — 1729 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON (inside Herongate Square) · 613-260-2383
- Supa Vapes Hawkesbury — 1502 Main St E, Hawkesbury, ON · 613-632-2844
Open 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, every day. Our Hawkesbury team is bilingual (English and French).
The bottom line
Quebec's rules mean tobacco-flavour only inside the province. In Ontario, the full flavoured range stays legal for adults 19+ at specialty shops like ours, and our Hawkesbury and Ottawa stores sit right by the border. Rules change, so treat this as a starting point and confirm the current law with official sources before you buy.
This article is general information, current as of June 2026, and is not legal advice. For the official rules, see the Gouvernement du Québec Tobacco Control Act and Health Canada's vaping information.
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